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Hepburn Crag
 

On the ascent to the top of Hepburn Crag, the trail leads you through pine and birch forest. From the top, the trail winds across open heather moorland to Ros Castle, a stunning viewpoint that was once home to one of the border beacons.

How to get there:

Hepburn Crag can be started from Hepburn Car Park in Hepburn which is part of Rothbury. Chatton is the nearest town or village.

Take the Alnwick road to Chatton

OS Grid Reference: NU073248

Mammals: We have information about Red squirrel, Roe deer and Badger

Oak leaves

Hepburn Car Park Facilities.
InformationParkingOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour 30 minutes
Open or closed:
open


Active woods

What's of interest
Encounter Berthele's Stone, a prominent local landmark, while at the top of Hepburn Crag the remains of a small hill fort can be found.


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